Modern director Ji Shuangyu transmigrates to the Republican era. Here, his family is penniless, and the theater where he works is about to go bankrupt.

To afford meat, Ji Shuangyu gives it his all, returning to his old profession. He dabbles in traditional opera, gives pointers to Western-style plays, and of course, doesn't let go of his main trade, film...

No matter the work, the common thread is—super high box office.

After seeing Ji Shuangyu

Opera Troupe: Are you trying to be an actor?

Drama Club: Are you trying to be an actor?

Film Company: Are you trying to be an actor?

Ji Shuangyu: No, I'm a director.

Opera Troupe: Huaxia opera, since when has it ever needed a director from ancient times to now.

Drama Club: We're very modern! But we're not acclimatized, and our audience is shrinking. What's the use of a director...

Film Company: Different professions are worlds apart. Ours is high-tech. Do you even know what a close-up shot is?